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Permanent Tax Relief for Families: Child Tax Credit Changes

This act aims to make permanent certain temporary changes to the child tax credit. This means families with children can expect higher tax credits, impacting their household budgets. The changes also include new rules for child identification and income thresholds.
Key points
Increase of the child tax credit to $2,000 for each qualifying child and $500 for each other dependent.
Raising the income threshold for the full credit to $400,000 for joint filers and $200,000 for others.
Requirement to provide a child's Social Security Number (SSN), issued before the tax return due date, to claim the credit.
Possibility of indexing the child tax credit amount for inflation, to protect its value over time.
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Print number: 117_HR_1380
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1380.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increase of the child tax credit to $2,000 for each qualifying child and $500 for each other dependent.
  • Raising the income threshold for the full credit to $400,000 for joint filers and $200,000 for others.
  • Requirement to provide a child's Social Security Number (SSN), issued before the tax return due date, to claim the credit.
  • Possibility of indexing the child tax credit amount for inflation, to protect its value over time.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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